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three consecutive weeks or published in a local newspaper, if available, except barangayordinances. ng>Theng> Secretary to the Sanggunian shall transmit official copies of suchordinances to the Chief Executive Officer, Official Gazette, for publication and reference.Section 15. Liberal Interpretation.a. Any provision of this Code shall be liberally interpreted in favor of themunicipality in the exercise of devolved powers and the general welfareclause under Section 16 of the ng>Localng> Government Code.b. In the resolution of controversies that may arise as a result of theimplementation of this Code where no legal or odal provisionsof jurisprudence applies, resort may be attained through the mediation systemunder the Katarungan Pambarangay Law if applicable or through thetraditions in the place where the controversies occur.c. Rights and obligations existing on the date of affectivity of this Code andarising out of contracts shall be governed by the original terms and conditionsof said contracts or the law in force at the time such rights were vested.Section 16. Applicability Clause. Other matters relating to the taxes, fees andcharges herein collected shall be governed by pertinent provisions of this Code and theMunicipal Revenue of Barotac Viejo as well as other laws and ordinances, henceforthenacted.CHAPTER IISPECIAL PROVISIONSSection 17. Foundation Day. Foundation Day of this Municipality shall becelebrated every November 27of the year.Section 18. Seat of the Government. ng>Theng> seat of the Municipal Government islocated at Barotac Viejo Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.Section 19. ng>Theng> Seal of the Municipality of Barotac Viejo. ng>Theng> seal of theMunicipality of Barotac Viejo has the following symbols and their corresponding meaning:172

Green areas refer to the agricultural areasstratified by rice paddies.Red Building signifies industry or commerce.Mountain Ranges refer to the upland barangays.Water Areas or Seas with the fisherman’s banca reveals the abundance of marinelife or its fishingindustry of which eight (8) out of the twenty six (26) barangays belong to the coastalarea.Wide Horizon at the foreground signifies more developments for this municipality.Section 20. Role of the Municipality. ng>Theng> Municipality consisting of a group ofbarangays, serves primarily as a general purpose government for the coordination anddelivery of basic, regular and direct services and effective governance of the inhabitantswithin its territorial jurisdiction.Section 21. Vision of the Municipality. ng>Theng> Vision of the Municipality of BarotacViejo isA model municipality that is agriculturally productive, sustainably progressive, andorderly managed with a self-reliant community enjoying access to basic services andopportunities.Section 22. Mission of the Municipality. ng>Theng> mission of the Municipality of BarotacViejo isTo pursue a holistic development strategy that promotes the general welfare of thepeople with a ng>Localng> Government Unit that practices an effective, ethical, genderresponsive,environmentally friendly, and participatory governance.Section 23. Municipal Code of Ethics. ng>Theng> Municipality of Barotac Viejo adoptedthe Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713)to wit:1. Commitment to Public Interest – Public officials and employees shallalways uphold the public interest over and above personal interest. Allgovernment resources and powers of their respective offices must beemployed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly and economically,particularly to avoid wastage in public funds and revenues;2. Professionalism – Public officials and employees shall perform anddischarge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism,intelligence and skill. ng>Theng>y shall enter public service with utmost devotion anddedication to duty. ng>Theng>y shall endeavor to discourage wrong perceptions oftheir role as dispenser or peddlers of undue patronage;3. Justness and Sincerity – Public officials and employees shall remain true toall people at all times. ng>Theng>y must act with justness and sincerity and shall notdiscriminate against anyone, especially the poor and the under privileged.ng>Theng>y shall at all times respect the rights of others, and shall refrain from173

three consecutive weeks or published in a local newspaper, if available, except bara<strong>ng</strong>ayordinances. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Secretary to the Sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian shall transmit official copies of suchordinances to the Chief Executive Officer, Official Gazette, for publication and reference.Section 15. Liberal Interpretation.a. Any provision of this Code shall be liberally interpreted in favor of themunicipality in the exercise of devolved powers and the general welfareclause under Section 16 of the <stro<strong>ng</strong>>Local</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Government Code.b. In the resolution of controversies that may arise as a result of theimplementation of this Code where no legal or odal provisionsof jurisprudence applies, resort may be attained through the mediation systemunder the Kataru<strong>ng</strong>an Pambara<strong>ng</strong>ay Law if applicable or through thetraditions in the place where the controversies occur.c. Rights and obligations existi<strong>ng</strong> on the date of affectivity of this Code andarisi<strong>ng</strong> out of contracts shall be governed by the original terms and conditionsof said contracts or the law in force at the time such rights were vested.Section 16. Applicability Clause. Other matters relati<strong>ng</strong> to the taxes, fees andcharges herein collected shall be governed by pertinent provisions of this Code and theMunicipal Revenue of Barotac Viejo as well as other laws and ordinances, henceforthenacted.CHAPTER IISPECIAL PROVISIONSSection 17. Foundation Day. Foundation Day of this Municipality shall becelebrated every November 27of the year.Section 18. Seat of the Government. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> seat of the Municipal Government islocated at Barotac Viejo Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.Section 19. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Seal of the Municipality of Barotac Viejo. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> seal of theMunicipality of Barotac Viejo has the followi<strong>ng</strong> symbols and their correspondi<strong>ng</strong> meani<strong>ng</strong>:172

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